An 18-month-old from Tyler, TX was killed in a recent Texas school bus accident. The fatal car accident occurred when witnesses say the little girl got out of the gate in her front yard and walked out in front of the school bus while it was unloading passengers. Bystanders began banging on the side of the bus in an attempt …
How to Find the Best Nursing Homes in Texas
Choosing the perfect Texas nursing home for your loved one can be very stressful, but there are resources that can help you find a place that fits your loved one’s needs. U.S. News has recently compiled ratings and useful data about almost every nursing facility in the United States. They created a searchable database called Nursing Home Compare, which is …
Do I Need a Police Report from My Car Accident to Sue?
The police are called to many car accidents, but maybe you didn’t call them to your car accident, and wonder if you should still file a police report. If you were the victim of a Dallas car accident, one of the most important steps you can take is to file a police report. If you decide to go forward with …
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Knee Replacement Device
An orthopedic device used in reconstructive knee surgery was recently recalled because it can fracture. According to a Reuters news report, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of the LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve manufactured by DePuy, the orthopedic unit of Johnson & Johnson. The defective medical devices were manufactured between 2008 and July 20, 2012. Officials say …
New Study Shows Teen Driver Deaths are on the Rise
As Dallas wrongful death lawyers, we are concerned about the recent report concerning the upward trend in U.S. teen driver deaths. As data continues to come in, 2012 appears to be the second year in a row that the nation has seen an increase in teen driver deaths after eight years of decline. According to preliminary numbers, 16- and 17-year-old …
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Prescription Drugs on the Market
Car accidents aren’t America’s leading cause of accidental death, but instead prescription drugs are to blame, according to a National Health Statistics report published in 2011. Before you pop the pill prescribed to you, take a look at this list of the 10 most dangerous prescriptions riddled with safety problems. Lipitor and Crestor: These prescriptions are statins, which means they …
February Children’s Products Recalls
The toys that your kids play with might seem harmless, but many have been recalled because they can potentially injure your children. To help you stay up-to-date on toy recalls, here are the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s children’s products recalls for February: Dynacraft Monster High City Motor Scooter and Hello Kitty City Motor Scooter These scooters are being recalled …
Harvard Tablet App Helps Doctors Monitor Brain Injuries
For those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, it can be difficult for doctors to track their patients’ neuromuscular performance. Many times they have to use subjective data like monitoring their patients hand-eye coordination. But according to a recent press release, now a new tablet app called NeuroAssess created by Harvard researchers may be able to quantitatively measure neuromuscular performance …
4 Common Driver Errors that Lead to Car Accidents
More than 90 percent of car accidents are caused by driver errors. Many lives would be saved if drivers were more cautious when handling their vehicles. To help keep you safe on the roads, here are some of the top driver errors to look out for: Distracted Driving: We’ve all heard you shouldn’t text and drive, but do you really …
Do Helmets Really Help Prevent Brain Injuries?
“Do I have to wear my helmet??” You might hear this every time your kids go bike riding. You probably tell them, “Yes!!” But sometimes you might wonder if helmets really do prevent head and brain injuries. Don’t worry, they definitely do. In 70 percent of cases, when helmets are worn correctly they are effective in preventing damage on impact. …
